Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities - Chapter Review - 3-2 Solving Inequalities Using Addition or Subtraction - Page 223: 19

Answer

You can spend up to \$10.75.

Work Step by Step

Let a be the additional amount you can spend. The additional amount added to \$4.25 must not exceed \$15. $a+4.25\leq15\longrightarrow$ subtract 4.25 from each side. $a+4.25-4.25\leq15-4.25\longrightarrow$ subtract $a\leq10.75$
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